Bilingual (Spanish) Immigration Case Manager (Legal Assistant/Paralegal)

If you're passionate about immigrants' rights and are committed to helping others make their way through the complex immigration process, we look forward to hearing from you.

LICHTER IMMIGRATION is a nationally-recognized, community-focused immigration defense law firm, established in 1994. We are seeking well-qualified individuals to join our expanding team as Bilingual Immigration Case Managers. We offer excellent compensation and benefits, plus the opportunity to learn and develop in a fast-paced, collegial environment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent time management, communication and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively with our team of committed professionals. Our Immigration Case Managers are organized and detail-oriented, as well as adept at case oversight and client relations in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred. Minimum two years legal or related experience required. Candidates must be fully bilingual in spoken and written Spanish and English.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: With guidance and appropriate supervision from our experienced attorneys, the Immigration Case Manager oversees all case processes, monitors case progress and facilitates client relations for a variety of affirmative and defensive (removal/immigration court) matters, including: family/marriage-based petitions, adjustment of status, waivers, visa petitions and consular processing, relief for crime victims and battered immigrants (U Visas and VAWA), asylum/TPS/protection claims, DACA, citizenship and removal defense before the immigration court.

Immigration Case Managers are critical for client relations and overall case process management. Specific duties include: drafting immigration applications, drafting immigration court motions, pleadings and exhibits, and providing clear and responsive communication with clients regarding ongoing case processes; identifying, collecting and developing supporting documentation and evidence for applications or exhibits for applications in removal defense; preparing applicant/witness statements or declarations; and other professional duties as necessary, as well as light office duties as needed to support administrative staff.

TERMS, COMPENSATION, BENEFITS: This is a full-time, exempt position with excellent compensation (annual salary range $45,000 to $75,000, DOE) and benefits, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) and profit sharing plans, as well as support for professional development.

TO APPLY: Please send resume and a detailed cover letter outlining any relevant experience and your interest in the position. Well-qualified candidates should expect to provide references and a writing sample, as well as demonstrate knowledge of immigration processes.

ABOUT LICHTER IMMIGRATION: We are a nationally-recognized immigration law firm, based in Denver, Colorado, serving a diverse clientele since 1994. Our reputation has been built on decades of uncompromising advocacy for our clients and the immigrant community at large. Lichter Immigration's fast-paced practice involves all aspects of immigration law, including family petitions, VAWA, U and T visas, consular processing, waivers, naturalization/citizenship, religious workers, asylum, detention and custody, criminal aliens, removal/deportation defense, appeals and related litigation in Federal District Court and the Circuit Courts of Appeal. Ms. Lichter, the firm's founder and managing partner, is a Past National President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), a national bar association of over 15,000 immigration attorneys and law professors. All firm attorneys are AILA members.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a full time, in-person position, however the firm may consider schedule flexibility and partial remote work for well-qualified candidates. Also, we are a dog friendly office . Please consider this position carefully if you have any allergies to animals or are not comfortable around dogs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person